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M2.1 Depth: 16.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Gevaş, Van (Turkey)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 09:21:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 09:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Gevaş, Van (Turkey). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Turkey: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 09:21:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Turkey
State
Van
City
Gevaş
Village
Dokuzağaç
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.30970, 43.05110
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 136 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Ararat
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 268 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 276 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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